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To terrace or not: the short-term impact of bench terraces on soil properties and crop response in the Peruvian Andes

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  • L. Stroosnijder

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  • H. Posthumus & L. Stroosnijder, 2010. "To terrace or not: the short-term impact of bench terraces on soil properties and crop response in the Peruvian Andes," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 12(2), pages 263-276, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:12:y:2010:i:2:p:263-276
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-009-9193-4
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    1. Zimmerer, Karl S., 1993. "Soil erosion and labor shortages in the Andes with special reference to Bolivia, 1953ndash;1991: Implications for "conservation-with-development"," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 21(10), pages 1659-1675, October.
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    4. Antle, John M. & Stoorvogel, Jetse J. & Valdivia, Roberto O., 2006. "Multiple equilibria, soil conservation investments, and the resilience of agricultural systems," Environment and Development Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 11(4), pages 477-492, August.
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